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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide

This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
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I have a Redhat 3.4.3 boot cd that has a "unique" application set. For the boot sequence to complete correctly it needs to be able to recognize the ethernet adapter, and obtain a dhcp lease. Unfortunately this distribution was not compiled with the proper drivers for a couple notebooks i have been using (Tecra S1, S2); more specifically the Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller. I've checked around the web, and have found the SK98LIN module is used for this nic. Does anyone know of any precompiled drivers for this card, or if it is possible to precompile drivers for this distribution of linux? If so, how?

I see what you are doing now. Missed the part of boot cd. Not sure depending on the kernel version one can install a copy of the distro that uses the exact same kernel version if it exist and then do a kernel compile. Next mount the ISO and modify it adding the module and changing any other files like /etc/modprobe.conf or maybe /etc/rc.local and add line like modprobe sk98lin. Then bring up the nic. A long process but the only way I know how to do it.